Nevada · Hiking

Greys Creek

1.0 mi
round trip
2,244 ft
climb
6,511 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jun, Sep
best months

Is Greys Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name Greys Creek, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Greys Creek is a 1-mile out-and-back hike in the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District of Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The trail rises from about 6,100 feet to about 6,500 feet, a climb of 2,244 feet, and is rated moderate. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trailhead is at Greys Lake Trailhead, which is open year round. The route is natural-surfaced and allows horses, and bikes are not permitted. That makes it a good fit for riders on horseback or on foot, and the trail's short length makes it a compact outing. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Wells, at a similar elevation, show May highs around 67°F and September highs around 76°F, with July and August warming to the upper 80s. Nearby, Secret-Starr is about 1.3 miles away and Trout Creek about 2.6 miles. Angel Lake and Angel Lake Campground are both about 3.7 miles off, and Angel Creek Campground is about 5.1 miles away.

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Greys Creek

    Best months: May–June and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      36° / 12°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 17°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      50° / 24°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 28°

      6 wet

    5. May

      67° / 35°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 41°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 50°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 48°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 39°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 28°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 20°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 12°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wells, NV, 9.5 mi away at 5,700 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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